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Wed Nov 27 08:01:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/osu-students-hold-unofficial-mirror-lake-jump-629.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/osu-students-hold-unofficial-mirror-lake-jump-629.shtmlThis year, the university announced new safety restrictions, including wristbands and fencing for Tuesday's jump. ...]]>This year, the university announced new safety restrictions, including wristbands and fencing for Tuesday's jump. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupTue Nov 26 10:06:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/governor-kasich-leads-challenger-fitzgerald-poll-628.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/governor-kasich-leads-challenger-fitzgerald-poll-628.shtmlThe poll released Tuesday by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut shows the Republican Kasich is ahead of FitzGerald 44 percent to 37 percent. ...]]>The poll released Tuesday by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut shows the Republican Kasich is ahead of FitzGerald 44 percent to 37 percent. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupMon Nov 25 22:50:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/there-ought-law-parole-notice-problems-627.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/there-ought-law-parole-notice-problems-627.shtml"The cruelty, the barbarism of James Findley in the death of this young lady was horrific. It wasn't merely, and I don't mean to diminish the idea of murder, but it wasn't just a killing it was a destruction of a body. ...]]>"The cruelty, the barbarism of James Findley in the death of this young lady was horrific. It wasn't merely, and I don't mean to diminish the idea of murder, but it wasn't just a killing it was a destruction of a body. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupMon Nov 25 11:03:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/four-more-charged-connection-steubenville-rape-case-626.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/four-more-charged-connection-steubenville-rape-case-626.shtmlOhio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the charges Monday morning. The grand jury investigated whether adults like coaches or school administrators knew of the rape allegation but failed to report it as required by state law. ...]]>Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the charges Monday morning. The grand jury investigated whether adults like coaches or school administrators knew of the rape allegation but failed to report it as required by state law. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupMon Nov 25 11:00:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/4-more-charged-after-ohio-teen-athletes-rape-case-625.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/4-more-charged-after-ohio-teen-athletes-rape-case-625.shtmlOhio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the charges Monday in Steubenville. ...]]>Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the charges Monday in Steubenville. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupSun Nov 24 09:18:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/child-still-critical-after-columbus-shootings-624.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/child-still-critical-after-columbus-shootings-624.shtmlIt was part of a series of shootings that ended with the man's death.

Jaiden Dixon along with two more people were hospitalized from the shootings that occurred on November 22nd. ...]]>It was part of a series of shootings that ended with the man's death.

Jaiden Dixon along with two more people were hospitalized from the shootings that occurred on November 22nd. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupFri Nov 22 21:08:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/the-nation-remembers-visitors-tour-jfks-air-force-one-dayton-623.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/the-nation-remembers-visitors-tour-jfks-air-force-one-dayton-623.shtmlAnd
the plane that brought the President to Dallas and returned his body to
Washington the same day is open for tours at the Air Force museum near
Dayton. ...]]>And
the plane that brought the President to Dallas and returned his body to
Washington the same day is open for tours at the Air Force museum near
Dayton. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupFri Nov 22 17:00:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/fbi-man-tried-find-someone-rape-4yearold-family-member-622.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/fbi-man-tried-find-someone-rape-4yearold-family-member-622.shtmlAccording
to court documents, 36-year-old Stewart Kidwell approached someone on a
social dating site in October and made the disturbing request. ...]]>According
to court documents, 36-year-old Stewart Kidwell approached someone on a
social dating site in October and made the disturbing request. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupFri Nov 22 09:42:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/suspect-killed-officer-injured-columbus-shootout-620.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/suspect-killed-officer-injured-columbus-shootout-620.shtmlPolice spokesman Sgt. Rich Weiner said a SWAT officer was wounded in the exchange of gunfire in a Wal-Mart parking lot in northeast Columbus near a mall Friday morning. ...]]>Police spokesman Sgt. Rich Weiner said a SWAT officer was wounded in the exchange of gunfire in a Wal-Mart parking lot in northeast Columbus near a mall Friday morning. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupThu Nov 21 20:33:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/fitzgerald-kearney-make-official-ohio-governors-race-announcement-619.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/fitzgerald-kearney-make-official-ohio-governors-race-announcement-619.shtmlEd FitzGerald formally announced that State Senate Minority Leader and Cincinnati native, Eric Kearney will be his running mate.

The
pair held a joint press conference at Crowley's Pub in Mount Adams. ...]]>Ed FitzGerald formally announced that State Senate Minority Leader and Cincinnati native, Eric Kearney will be his running mate.

The
pair held a joint press conference at Crowley's Pub in Mount Adams. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupThu Nov 21 10:49:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/kentucky-jobless-rate-rises-slightly-84-percent-618.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/kentucky-jobless-rate-rises-slightly-84-percent-618.shtmlThe Kentucky Office of Employment and Training blamed the increase in part on the partial federal government shutdown as well as baby boomer retirements. ...]]>The Kentucky Office of Employment and Training blamed the increase in part on the partial federal government shutdown as well as baby boomer retirements. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupThu Nov 21 07:36:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/ohio-audit-shows-no-conflicts-at-jobsohio-617.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/ohio-audit-shows-no-conflicts-at-jobsohio-617.shtmlA compliance audit released Thursday by Republican Auditor Dave Yost followed a high-profile fight for access to JobsOhio's private books. ...]]>A compliance audit released Thursday by Republican Auditor Dave Yost followed a high-profile fight for access to JobsOhio's private books. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupWed Nov 20 22:47:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/food-drive-controversy-at-walmart-store-616.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/food-drive-controversy-at-walmart-store-616.shtmlThis is an employee photo taken in employee-only area of the store. The sign reads, "Please donate here so Associates in Need can enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. ...]]>This is an employee photo taken in employee-only area of the store. The sign reads, "Please donate here so Associates in Need can enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupWed Nov 20 22:35:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/stand-your-ground-proposal-clears-ohio-house-615.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/stand-your-ground-proposal-clears-ohio-house-615.shtmlThe measure passed 62-27 on Wednesday amid protests from anti-gun groups, black legislators, churches and student organizations. ...]]>The measure passed 62-27 on Wednesday amid protests from anti-gun groups, black legislators, churches and student organizations. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupWed Nov 20 21:45:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/ohio-house-considers-stand-your-ground-bill-614.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/ohio-house-considers-stand-your-ground-bill-614.shtmlThe bill includes a stand your ground defense, similar to the one that led to George Zimmerman's acquittal in last year's shooting death of an unarmed teen in Florida. ...]]>The bill includes a stand your ground defense, similar to the one that led to George Zimmerman's acquittal in last year's shooting death of an unarmed teen in Florida. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupWed Nov 20 14:47:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/35-magnitude-earthquake-reported-ohio-613.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/35-magnitude-earthquake-reported-ohio-613.shtmlThe agency says the 3.5-magnitude quake occurred close to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 2 miles southeast of the town of Nelsonville in Athens County. ...]]>The agency says the 3.5-magnitude quake occurred close to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The epicenter was about 2 miles southeast of the town of Nelsonville in Athens County. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupMon Nov 18 23:32:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/airplane-evacuated-at-columbus-airport-after-bomb-threat-612.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/airplane-evacuated-at-columbus-airport-after-bomb-threat-612.shtmlAngie Tabor with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority says the threat was made before American Airline flight 302 landed in Columbus at about noon Monday on a regularly scheduled flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. ...]]>Angie Tabor with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority says the threat was made before American Airline flight 302 landed in Columbus at about noon Monday on a regularly scheduled flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupFri Nov 15 11:59:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/state-fair-makes-400000-profit-610.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/state-fair-makes-400000-profit-610.shtml

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Nice weather and record attendance helped this year's Ohio State Fair turn a profit of $400,000.

Fair records show that higher revenue from ticket sales, entry fees and attractions more than made up for lower revenue from sponsorships and entertainment. ...]]>

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Nice weather and record attendance helped this year's Ohio State Fair turn a profit of $400,000.

Fair records show that higher revenue from ticket sales, entry fees and attractions more than made up for lower revenue from sponsorships and entertainment. ...]]>

Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupThu Nov 14 07:47:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/elementary-school-closed-due-bats-609.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/elementary-school-closed-due-bats-609.shtmlWKYT-TV reports officials called off classes at Stanton Elementary School on Thursday and Friday to deal with the problem. ...]]>WKYT-TV reports officials called off classes at Stanton Elementary School on Thursday and Friday to deal with the problem. ...]]>Copyright 2013, Sinclair Broadcast GroupTue Nov 12 14:15:00 2013http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/ohio-legislator-proposes-pay-increase-thanksgiving-workers-608.shtml
http://www.local12.com//news/features/state/stories/ohio-legislator-proposes-pay-increase-thanksgiving-workers-608.shtmlAccording to According to